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Delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish history with Antiquities of the Jews, penned by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus around 93 or 94 AD. This monumental work, crafted in Greek for a gentile audience, traces the lineage of the Jewish people from the creation of Adam and Eve, weaving through the significant events recorded in the Hebrew Bible while occasionally adding Josephus unique insights. Volume 3 encompasses Books 11-15, beginning with the poignant return of the Babylonian exiles under Cyrus, the Persian king, and culminating in King Herods ambitious reconstruction of the temple (c. 559 BC - 20 BC).
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